Tofu_Atsuage_Amakara

‘Atsu-age’ is the Japanese name for Fried Tofu, that is commonly 2-3cm thick. It is often a large block, but sometimes it is 3-4cm cubes. This is a great vegetarian dish that is so tasty and nutritious. Actually, this is one of my children’s favourite dishes. You can cook Daikon (White Radish) with ‘Atsu-age’ in this dish.


Makes

4 Servings

Ingredients

1 pack OR enough for 4 servings ‘Atsu-age’ (Fried Tofu)

1 small piece Ginger *sliced into fine strips
1 cup Dashi Stock *OR 1 cup Water and 1/2 teaspoon Dashi Powder
2 tablespoons Sugar
2 tablespoons Mirin
4 tablespoons Soy Sauce

Method
  1. Place ‘Atsu-age’ in a colander and pour over very hot water to remove excess oil. Cut into 3 to 4cm size pieces.
  2. Place ‘Atsu-age’ in a saucepan, add Dashi, Ginger, Sugar, Mirin and Soy Sauce, and simmer until the sauce thickens and almost gone.